Unit Plan

Teaching About the First Thanksgiving

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Learners research information about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, the Plymouth Colony, the Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving. They take an online tour of the Mayflower, interpret timelines, create a postcard, and compare and contrast the life of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags Indian tribe.

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Pros
  • Provides links for three different age groups: Pre-K-2, 3-5, and 6-8
  • Aligned to a number of Common Core standards
  • Includes all necessary worksheets and printables
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